Spring Layfield by Action for Children food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Stockton On Tees
Spring Layfield by Action for Children holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 6 August 2025, 11 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Layfield Childrens Centre, Everingham Road, TS15 9TF
How it compares in Stockton On Tees
That puts Spring Layfield by Action for Children among the 1,364 places in Stockton On Tees holding top marks, 95% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,364 | 95% | ← Spring Layfield by Action for Children | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 44 | 3% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 26 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 134 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Spring Layfield by Action for Children none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Spring Layfield by Action for Children, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Layfield Primary School School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| Highfield Care Home - HC-One Caring Premises | 285 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
| Co-operative Group Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 292 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2025 |
| Call Again News T/A Lifestyle Express Retailers - other | 342 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2024 |
| Conyers School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2024 |
| Challoner House Community Pantry Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2026 |
| Big Gunn Snacks Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2024 |
| Ayresome Court Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
Questions about Spring Layfield by Action for Children
What is Spring Layfield by Action for Children's food hygiene rating?
Spring Layfield by Action for Children has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Stockton On Tees Council on 6 August 2025.
Is Spring Layfield by Action for Children safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Spring Layfield by Action for Children last inspected?
Spring Layfield by Action for Children was last inspected on 6 August 2025, 11 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Stockton On Tees Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Spring Layfield by Action for Children?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Spring Layfield by Action for Children compare to other places in Stockton On Tees?
95% of the 1,435 rated food businesses in Stockton On Tees hold the top rating of 5, and Spring Layfield by Action for Children is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Stockton On Tees Council inspects Spring Layfield by Action for Children and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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